The Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit Full PoE+ Switch is an enterprise-class managed switch designed for high-density wired access across campus, branch, education, healthcare, and business networks. It features 48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Full PoE+ ports and 4 × Gigabit Ethernet SFP uplinks, providing reliable data, power, and fiber connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, IoT devices, and other network endpoints. Its 1025W AC power supply provides up to 775W of PoE power for connected devices.
Powered by Cisco IOS XE with the LAN Base feature set, the WS-C3650-48FS-L supports enterprise Layer 2 switching, VLANs, QoS, ACLs, 802.1X, EtherChannel, LACP, spanning tree, IGMP Snooping, and other network security and management features. Cisco StackWise-160 technology provides up to 160 Gbps of stack bandwidth, enabling compatible Catalyst 3650 switches to operate as a single logical system for simplified management, scalability, and improved resiliency.
The Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L is an ideal solution for enterprise campus access networks, branch offices, IP telephony deployments, wireless infrastructure, surveillance systems, IoT networking, education, and healthcare environments. Its high PoE capacity, fiber uplinks, enterprise security, and stacking capabilities provide a scalable foundation for modern access-layer network infrastructure.
Product Specifications – Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit Full PoE+ Switch with 4-Port SFP Uplinks
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L Catalyst 3650 48-Port Gigabit Full PoE+ Managed Switch |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
WS-C3650-48FS-L |
| Product Series |
Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series |
| Product Type |
Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Access Ports |
48 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Full PoE+ Ports |
| Uplink Ports |
4 × 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP Ports |
| PoE Standard |
IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at PoE+ |
| PoE Capability |
Full PoE+ |
| PoE Power Budget |
Up to 775W |
| Power Supply |
1025W AC Power Supply |
| Switching Capacity |
Up to 88 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to 68.4 Mpps |
| Switching Architecture |
Hardware-Based Wire-Speed Switching |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Operating System |
Cisco IOS XE |
| Software Feature Set |
LAN Base |
| Stacking Technology |
Cisco StackWise-160 |
| Stack Bandwidth |
160 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Size |
Up to 9 Switches |
| VLAN Support |
IEEE 802.1Q |
| VLAN Capacity |
Up to 4,000 VLANs |
| MAC Address Table |
Up to 32,000 MAC Addresses |
| IPv4 Routing |
Supported |
| IPv6 Routing |
Supported |
| Routing Capability |
Static Routing and Basic Layer 3 Features, License Dependent |
| QoS |
Advanced Hardware-Based QoS |
| Security |
ACLs, 802.1X, Port Security, DHCP Snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection |
| Link Aggregation |
EtherChannel / LACP |
| Multicast |
IGMP Snooping |
| Spanning Tree |
STP, RSTP and MSTP |
| Jumbo Frames |
Up to 9,216 Bytes |
| Network Management |
Cisco IOS XE CLI, SNMP and Cisco Network Management Tools |
| Wireless Integration |
Unified Wired and Wireless Access |
| PoE Device Support |
IP Phones, Wireless Access Points, Cameras, IoT Devices and Other PoE Equipment |
| High Availability |
StackWise-160 and Redundant Stack Architecture |
| Cooling |
Internal Fan Cooling |
| Form Factor |
1U Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Height |
1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| Power Input |
AC |
| Power Redundancy |
Supported with Compatible External/Stack Power Solutions |
| Deployment |
Enterprise Campus, Branch and Access Layer |
| Application |
PoE Access Switching, Wired/Wireless Convergence and Network Segmentation |
| Compatibility |
Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series |
| Condition |
Refurbished |
| Use Cases |
Enterprise Campus Networks, Branch Offices, IP Telephony, Wireless Access Points, Surveillance, IoT, Education and Healthcare |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L?
The Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L is a 48-port Gigabit Ethernet Full PoE+ managed switch with four Gigabit SFP uplinks, Cisco IOS XE LAN Base software, and StackWise-160 support for enterprise access networks.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L?
The Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L is ideal for enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and businesses requiring high-density PoE+ connectivity with centralized network management.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L delivers enterprise-class performance, reliable PoE+ capabilities, and advanced switching features while significantly reducing infrastructure costs.
Q4. What is the PoE capacity of the Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L?
The Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L includes a 1025W AC power supply and provides up to 775W of available PoE power, enabling all 48 ports to support PoE+ devices when required.
Q5. Does the Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L support switch stacking?
Yes. The Cisco WS-C3650-48FS-L supports Cisco StackWise-160 technology, allowing multiple compatible Catalyst 3650 switches to operate as a single logical switch for simplified management and high availability.
